Canon M50 vs Panasonic GF1
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Canon M50 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Launched February 2018
- Refreshed by Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Announced October 2009
- Replacement is Panasonic GF2

Canon M50 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon M50 and Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

The M50 was revealed 8 years after the GF1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M50 grades against the GF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic GF1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The full galleries are provided at Canon M50 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Panasonic GF1
M50 | GF1 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | October 2009 | More modern by 102 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Canon M50
GF1 | M50 |
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Common features in the Canon M50 and Panasonic GF1
M50 | GF1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Canon M50 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Compare the Canon M50 and Panasonic GF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M50 versus the GF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and GF1 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and GF1.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M50 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M50 will result in greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer M50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS M50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-02-26 | 2009-10-14 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 8 | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 23 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | No | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 lb) | 385 gr (0.85 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 513 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 photos | 380 photos |
Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $779 | $400 |